Game story
In Week 17 of the 2005 NFL season on 2006-01-01, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took care of business against the New Orleans Saints, pulling away with a 27–13 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
T. Bouman (New Orleans Saints) paced the passing game, with -5.33 total EPA.
On the individual side, J. Galloway (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.51 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-12.6% win probability) landed in the second quarter when New Orleans Saints changed the game: (1:19) (Shotgun) 4-T.Bouman pass intended for 81-A.Hakim INTERCEPTED by 21-J.Bolden at NO 46. 21-J.Bolden to NO 28 for 18 yards (61-M.Holland).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Saints | 0 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 7 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Galloway · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +7.51 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.88 EPA/play
- 2 A. Hakim · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +7.19 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
- 3 D. Stallworth · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +5.25 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
- 4 M. Pittman · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +4.57 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.57 EPA/play
- 5 D. Henderson · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.54 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.27 EPA/play
- 6 Z. Hilton · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.39 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
- 7 I. Hilliard · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.19 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.60 EPA/play
- 8 M. Pittman · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.24 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Galloway — TB · Receiving
J. Galloway posted the highest total EPA (+7.51) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tampa Bay Buccaneers's efficiency. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.88 EPA per play.
The signature play (-8.12 EPA) came from New Orleans Saints: (1:55) (Shotgun) 4-T.Bouman sacked at NO 38 for -8 yards (90-D.White). FUMBLES (90-D.White), RECOVERED by TB-90-D.White at NO 34. 90-D.White for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — J. Galloway (C. Simms pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — J. Galloway (C. Simms pass)
- New Orleans Saints — D. Henderson (T. Bouman pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — D. White
Field goals
- New Orleans Saints — J. Carney
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Bryant
- New Orleans Saints — J. Carney
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Bryant
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the NO 7 (Q1 47:58) — (2:58) 2-C.Simms pass to 84-J.Galloway for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 47:52) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the TB 7 (Q2 43:26) — (13:26) 3-J.Carney 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the NO 4 (Q2 41:33) — (11:33) 2-C.Simms pass to 84-J.Galloway for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 41:25) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the TB 24 (Q2 33:43) — (3:43) (Shotgun) 4-T.Bouman pass to 19-D.Henderson for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. down middle of field; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 33:36) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the NO 28 (Q2 30:50) — (:50) 3-M.Bryant 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..
The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 10–3. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the TB 6 (Q4 12:11) — (12:11) 3-J.Carney 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the NO 8 (Q4 7:21) — (7:21) 3-M.Bryant 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the TB 54 (Q4 1:55); Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 1:43) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 31:19) — (1:19) (Shotgun) 4-T.Bouman pass intended for 81-A.Hakim INTERCEPTED by 21-J.Bolden at NO 46. 21-J.Bolden to NO 28 for 18 yards (61-M.Holland).
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 1:55) — (1:55) (Shotgun) 4-T.Bouman sacked at NO 38 for -8 yards (90-D.White). FUMBLES (90-D.White), RECOVERED by TB-90-D.White at NO 34. 90-D.White for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 11:20) — (11:20) 2-C.Simms pass to 84-J.Galloway to TB 45 for 20 yards (29-J.Bullocks).
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 4:22) — (4:22) 4-T.Bouman sacked at NO 45 for -12 yards (97-S.Rice).
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 33:43) — (3:43) (Shotgun) 4-T.Bouman pass to 19-D.Henderson for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. down middle of field
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 1:55) — (1:55) (Shotgun) 4-T.Bouman sacked at NO 38 for -8 yards (90-D.White). FUMBLES (90-D.White), RECOVERED by TB-90-D.White at NO 34. 90-D.White for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 43:15) — (13:15) 32-M.Pittman left guard to NO 1 for 64 yards (22-F.Thomas).
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 33:43) — (3:43) (Shotgun) 4-T.Bouman pass to 19-D.Henderson for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. down middle of field
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 31:19) — (1:19) (Shotgun) 4-T.Bouman pass intended for 81-A.Hakim INTERCEPTED by 21-J.Bolden at NO 46. 21-J.Bolden to NO 28 for 18 yards (61-M.Holland).
Quarterback report card
T.Bouman led all passers in efficiency for New Orleans Saints, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T.Bouman (New Orleans Saints) · 45 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · -0.12 EPA/play · -5.33 total EPA
- C.Simms (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 27 dropbacks · 44.4% completion · +0.07 EPA/play · +1.96 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | New Orleans Saints | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.084 | +0.081 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.5% | 44.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.118 | +0.073 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.180 | -0.047 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.081 | +0.084 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.0% | 58.5% |
By the numbers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs -0.08), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- New Orleans Saints: 12 drives, -6.92 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 11 drives, +6.10 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- J. Galloway (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 47:58 · NO 7 · Score 0-6
(2:58) 2-C.Simms pass to 84-J.Galloway for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 47:52 · NO 2 · Score 0-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 43:26 · TB 7 · Score 3-7
(13:26) 3-J.Carney 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 41:33 · NO 4 · Score 3-13
(11:33) 2-C.Simms pass to 84-J.Galloway for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 41:25 · NO 2 · Score 3-14
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 33:43 · TB 24 · Score 9-14
(3:43) (Shotgun) 4-T.Bouman pass to 19-D.Henderson for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. down middle of field - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 33:36 · TB 2 · Score 10-14
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 30:50 · NO 28 · Score 10-17
(:50) 3-M.Bryant 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q4 12:11 · TB 6 · Score 13-17
(12:11) 3-J.Carney 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 7:21 · NO 8 · Score 13-20
(7:21) 3-M.Bryant 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 1:55 · TB 54 · Score 13-26
(1:55) (Shotgun) 4-T.Bouman sacked at NO 38 for -8 yards (90-D.White). FUMBLES (90-D.White), RECOVERED by TB-90-D.White at NO 34. 90-D.White for 34 yards, TOUCH - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 1:43 · NO 2 · Score 13-27
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New Orleans Saints vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the New Orleans Saints 27-13 in Week 17, 2005 on 2006-01-01.
What was the final score of New Orleans Saints vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The final score was New Orleans Saints 13, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27 (NO 13-27 TB) in Week 17, 2005 on 2006-01-01.
What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: New Orleans Saints 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q2: New Orleans Saints 10, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10; Q4: New Orleans Saints 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10; Final: New Orleans Saints 13, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — J. Galloway (C. Simms pass) (Q1 47:58) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — J. Galloway (C. Simms pass) (Q2 41:33) New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. Henderson (T. Bouman pass) (Q2 33:43) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — D. White (Q4 1:55) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q2 43:26, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 30:50, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q4 12:11, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Bryant (Q4 7:21, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
T. Bouman (New Orleans Saints), 55.6% completion, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -5.33 total passing EPA. C. Simms (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 44.4% completion, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +1.96 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in New Orleans Saints vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
J. Galloway (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led the game in total EPA with +7.51 on receiving plays. across 4 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-8.12 EPA): (1:55) (Shotgun) 4-T.Bouman sacked at NO 38 for -8 yards (90-D.White). FUMBLES (90-D.White), RECOVERED by TB-90-D.White at NO 34. 90-D.White for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -12.6%.
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Entered 3-12 Now 3-13 L
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 10-5 Now 11-5 W
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